China’s 1986 Mineral Resources Law, which is undergoing its third revision, now includes a section that requires mining rights holders to formulate ecological restoration plans (1). Although it is an important step forward, the restoration section focuses heavily on remediating toxic waste. China can maximize the revised law’s impact by also requiring mining companies to incorporate plans to restore ecosystem services and carbon benefits and to commit to transparency. China’s 1986 Mineral Resources Law, which is undergoing its third revision, now includes a section that requires mining rights holders to formulate ecological restoration plans (1). Although it is an important step forward, the restoration section focuses heavily on remediating toxic waste. China can maximize the revised law’s impact by also requiring mining companies to incorporate plans to restore ecosystem services and carbon benefits and to commit to transparency. Science
Ecological restoration for China’s mines | Science
